Fairgrounds trails were groomed this AM. Coach Rothe gave all the skate lanes a thorough once over. A few fresh snowflakes fell into the mix while he was out smoothing things out this AM. He reports that classic tracks were not reset so they're getting a bit old and will likely be icy in many spots. But overall conditions are pretty good. Of course we're now into March and the freeze/thaw cycles of late winter so conditions will be variable due to the strong sun and other factors. The good...

Fairgrounds Trails will Close at 12noon on Saturday due to the VERY WARM temps. Please ski in the AM. We anticipate the snow will be VERY SOFT which means any ski activities will leave deep ruts. Then followed by a DEEP FREEZE means that ruts will get frozen in place and be very challenging to groom out. So we‘d like to minimize the possible damage. Thanks for your understanding. /the grooming team/

Fairgrounds trails were groomed this morning. Skate lanes in very good shape. Existing classic tracks mostly ok but for along the tree line in the “back 40” area. Very melted along there from the strong afternoon sun. Some new classic tracks set along the light pole line and the pine trees in the front half. Early and mid-day skiing will be best. Warm afternoon temps will make for soft and slow snow conditions later in the day. Daily Temps will fluctuate a LOT as we enter March and transition...